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SELF ALIGNMENT STRUCTURE FOR APPLICATIONS JOINING EXTRUDED MEMBERS

  • US 20170167090A1
  • Filed: 12/15/2015
  • Published: 06/15/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. a self-aligning structure for friction stir welding applications, comprisinga first bridge decking member having an upper and lower panel connected by webbing members therebetween,a second bridge decking member having an upper and lower panel connected by webbing therebetween,wherein the area of the upper panels extending away from the center of the first and second members comprise flanges with ends operable to form an abutment joints therebeween;

  • andwherein the first bridge decking member further comprises an upper shelf extending horizontally beneath the abutment joint formed by the upper flanges;

    a lower shelf extending horizontally above the abutment joint formed by the lower flanges, andwherein the upper and lower shelf are connected by a vertical webbing member therebetween.

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